World Wetland Day 2023 in Yorkshire
in Malham in Masham in Ripon
It’s a special day to celebrate the precious ecological benefit that wetlands bring to the world. Thursday 2nd February 2023 is …
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Canal Head Walk, Pocklington
in Pocklington
Take this circular route along the Pocklington Canal and look out for plenty of wildlife as you wander. Walk Route OS …
Sheffield Botanical Gardens Walk
in Sheffield
Walk Route what3words for start point: ///lion.tribune.powers Distance: 2 miles Start Location Name: Sheffield Botanical Gardens Finish Location Name: Sheffield Botanical …
Waterway walk from Goole to Rawcliffe Bridge
in Goole
An a out and back walk along the Aire and Calder Navigation from Goole to Rawcliffe Bridge. Walk Route OS Route …
Rare black-winged stilts fledged near Doncaster
Potteric Carr nature reserve in Doncaster has been playing host to nesting black-winged stilts for nearly a month and today Yorkshire …
Yorkshire Puffin Festival 14th – 15th May
There’s fun for all the family from crafts and face painting to puffin-watching with seabird experts at the Yorkshire Puffin Festival …
Spring Birdwatch
Spring time is a great time of year to spot many wonderful birds in the skies of Yorkshire (or on the ground, as the case may be).
A Very Merry Walkshire Christmas
Here at Welcome to Yorkshire, we have spent a year celebrating walking in Yorkshire. Inspired by the local community as we …
Bishop Wilton and Deep Dale Circular
This 8-mile circular walk from Bishop Wilton to Deep Dale is a magnificent way to take in the Wolds in the …
Allerthorpe Common and Waplington
A dog-friendly five-mile circular walk around Allerthope and Waplington in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Woodhouse Ridge Circular
Today’s walk of the day takes you along Woodhouse Ridge on the outskirts of Leeds in an easy two-mile circuit. This …
Thixendale, Wharram Percy and the Yorkshire Wolds Walk
Walk the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy in the Yorkshire Wolds. Walk Route OS Route Map & GPX Download The …
Walking with Yorkshire’s spooky species
(Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) (Credit: Barn Owl-Wildstock) Take a walk with Yorkshire’s spooky species… if you dare! Here at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, …
Barlow Common Wildlife Trail
Once a neglected area used as a dumping ground for waste, Barlow Common near Selby is now a scenic nature reserve …
A family walk around RSPB St Aidan’s
St Aidan’s RSPB Nature Reserve is the hidden gem of East Leeds (although lockdown brought a lot of new visitors!). It …
A Walk Around Clifton and Rawcliffe Ings, York
A wonderful walk just to the north of the City of York which takes in a wander beside the River Ouse …
7 Walks in the East Riding of Yorkshire
For week 36 of our year-long Walkshire campaign, we’re doing an East Riding of Yorkshire Takeover, sponsored by Visit East Yorkshire. …
Yorkshire Wolds Dew Pond Wander: a journey through time
Dew ponds – sometimes called cloud ponds or mist ponds – are man-made ponds which were created in the 18th and …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – Langsett Reservoir
Bill talks about his favourite inclusive walking route for disabled people at Yorkshire Water’s Langsett Reservoir.
Horse Hair Jack Trod of The Wold Rangers Way
This is a glorious 9-mile circular walk through the stunning Yorkshire Wolds countryside. This is a smaller walk encompassing much of …
Step out and take strides for Yorkshire’s wildlife, one piece of litter at a time
Taking a walk in the countryside, by the sea or down the road to the local park is something we might …
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Walk
This is a glorious walk amongst nature. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a beautiful area of wetland, woodland and wildlife that …
Barnsley Boundary Walk
in Barnsley
A super circular walk around the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley. Walk highlights includes a series of lovely reservoirs, the beautiful …
Greno and Wharncliffe Woods Circular
To the north of Sheffield, near Grenoside, lie Greno and Wharncliffe Woods. These are some fabulous woodlands to walk through and …
A Circular Walk From Roche Abbey
in Rotherham
This is a beautiful walk near Maltby, to the east of Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It is full of history, nature, …
Canklow Woods Heritage Trail, Rotherham
This is a 2-mile circuit walk through ancient woodland and a historical archaeological site on the outskirts of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. …
Follow the River Don to Conisbrough Castle
This picturesque, easy 3.5-mile route is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and the Trans Pennine Trail. It includes panoramic …
A journey to Yorkshire’s Land’s End: Walking at Spurn National Nature Reserve
Yorkshire’s beautiful landscapes have so much to offer, particularly those off the beaten track – or those at the county’s extreme …
Anthony Cockerill goes for a walk in the woods in the North York Moors…
The woods of the North York Moors are, without doubt, my favourite place to walk. Yes, a hike up a fell …
Accessible Walking: Accessible Routes around Yorkshire
Whilst the simple act of actively appreciating the fresh air has a plethora of benefits for everyone tapping into the powerful …
Discovering Yorkshire’s Seabird City
A walk along the cliff tops at Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve Did you know that Yorkshire’s Flamborough Headland is one of …
Walking the Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Huddersfield to Marsden
Canal walks have a strong pull with their unfolding landscapes, wildlife, alternative and intriguing lifestyle options and the general calm and …
10 Craft Activities For The Stick Connoisseur
Here at The Reluctant Explorers HQ (i.e. my house), we love getting out walking with the kids (well, I say we. …
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve – Brighouse
Once a quarry, landfill site and ash tip for the old Elland power station, Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve is now …
Respecting The Great Outdoors of Yorkshire – Walkers and Landowners
I live for the outdoors and I love to get out hiking as much as possible. In the wild, within nature …
Signs of spring
Enjoying the many positives of spring is a welcome relief after months of colder temperatures and gloomy days in isolation. Seeing …